New Delhi, Mar 22 (KNN) Paras Defence and Space Technologies has been awarded a contract by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) for Avionics Suite for SARAS MK-2 Aircraft.

The SARAS MK-2 Aircraft is the first Indian multi-purpose civilian aircraft in the light transport aircraft category being d

esigned by the CSIR-NAL.

The Defence and Space Technology Company in a statement on Tuesday announced the contract totalling Rs 64 crore for which deliveries are to be done in financial year 2023-24.

Avionics suite of Saras MK – 2 Aircraft is the complete glass cockpit of the aircraft, including all the equipment related to control, monitoring, communication, navigation, weather and anti-collision systems along with an auto-pilot system.

According to NAL, the 19 Seat Multi-Role Light Transport Aircraft, with its first flight planned around 2025, will be ideal for commuter connectivity under government's region connectivity UDAN Scheme for variety of applications like air Taxi, executive transport, light package carrier, border patrol, air ambulance, and other community services.

As per reports, the company had entered into an agreement CONTROP Precision Technologies of Israel on March 14 to create new opportunities and expand both parties’ business in the Indian and global defence sector.

The parties involved in MoU intend to form a joint venture company (JV) in India for manufacturing electro-optic systems for various applications, all in accordance with the government’s Make in India initiative.  (KNN Bureau)